Product:
InDesign Desktop
Summary
InDesign Desktop versions 20.5.2, 21.2 and earlier are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 7.8 | CVE-2026-27291 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must craft a malicious file that, when opened by the victim using the affected version of InDesign Desktop, triggers the out-of-bounds write condition. This requires the victim to be tricked into opening the file, which can be delivered through various means such as email attachments or downloads from untrusted sources.
Affected Products
- InDesign Desktop versions 20.5.2 and earlier: Affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability leading to potential arbitrary code execution.
Mitigation
Users are advised to avoid opening files from untrusted sources and to update to the latest version of InDesign Desktop to mitigate the risk of exploitation. Regularly applying security updates can help protect against known vulnerabilities.